Safeguarding Our Communities
Gladiator Community Protection
Join us in our mission to create safer neighborhoods through proactive and comprehensive community protection strategies.
Comprehensive Community Safety
Guarding
- Qualified guards rotate shifts 12 hourly over a period of 24 hours and provision is made in the duty roster for rest days as required by legislation.
- Highly equipped trained and qualified personnel are on standby in the event of the nonavailability
of staff due to illness or absenteeism. - Guards are frequently visited and inspected by Supervisors and Management to ensure our high standards are maintained.
- Each guard has his/her job description and is fully informed of what is expected of him/her.
- A comprehensive documented IR Procedure is in place and all IR issues are handled by IR Consultants.
- Gladiator provides an electronic Guard Route Supervisor System in place as an extra option to clients.
Armed Response
- Suitable trained and qualified personnel are on call 24 hours per day and can react on any emergency call immediately.
- Armed personnel patrol all areas of responsibility and are in radio contact with the radio control room on a permanent basis.
- All personnel are trained to act within the ambits of current legislation and it is our policy to use the minimum force to restrain perpetrators in order to effect arrests.
- We provide armed personnel as escorts for transportation of cash and to oversee lockup safety procedures at banks and businesses.
- All client information is handled with strict confidentiality and all staff are trained in customer relations.
- Patrol and armed response vehicles are clearly marked and identifiable.
- Armed response units are supported by our 24/7 paramedic vehicles with at least intermediate life support paramedics.
- A relatively large and well-equipped fire and rescue vehicle is also available 24/7
- Selected armed response officers are trained and certified up to level 3 first aid, which enables them to assist with medical emergencies.
Monitoring of Alarms and armed response units
- Intruder detection systems are monitored from an intruder proof SAIDSA standard control room staffed by alert and qualified personnel.
- The operator is informed of all patrol vehicle movements, panic alarms and detection of intruders.
- In the event of a local or national power failure, power is supplied by a standby emergency generator, in addition to the required uninterrupted power supply.
- Management and senior staff are all available 24 hours per day to attend to matters of a more serious nature and to give guidance to personnel where needed.
- Our control room is equipped to provide off-site CCTV monitoring for their purpose intrusion identification and data collection of incidents.
Tactical Response Unit
- Rapid armed response to incidents and alarm activations
- Backup support for on-site guards and patrol units
- High-risk situation intervention
- Crime prevention patrols in identified hotspot areas
- Reaction to panic alarms and emergency situations
- Coordination with SAPS and emergency services
- Tactical support during events and special operations
- Specialised Capabilities
- 24/7 tactical standby and rapid deployment with Drone Surveillance
- Vehicle-based response units for fast reaction times
- Advanced communication with control room integration
- Incident command and on-scene coordination
- Visible tactical presence for crime deterrence
Rapid Fire Response Services
- Rapid response to small fires and fire incidents on client premises
- Fire containment and control to prevent escalation
- Establishing fire breaks and securing the surrounding area
- Quick reaction to alarms and fire-related emergencies
- Coordination with local fire brigades and support services when needed
- Advice and guidance on fire safety measures for clients
- Our Approach & Commitment
- 24/7 readiness for rapid deployment
Meet Our Leadership Team
André van Jaarsveld
Chief Executive Officer
André is a visionary leader and seasoned security expert dedicated to redefining the standards of protection and safety.
As the CEO of Gladiator Community Protection, André is committed to delivering exceptional security solutions that safeguard people, properties, and communities. His unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation has earned Gladiator Community Protection a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner.
Under André’s leadership, Gladiator continues to push boundaries, embracing cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Mission:
Empowering a safer tomorrow, today.
Vision:
Revolutionizing security through expertise, innovation, and unwavering dedication.
Employees
- Our employees are well screened and interviewed prior to appointment.
- All Gladiator Community Protection staff must have a minimum “Grade” C PSIRA training level and a legal firearm competency certificate.
- All staff members receive induction training when upon employment with our company.
- Staff and management undergo continuous onsite training as well as bi-monthly training sessions at the company’s premises.
- When new business is secured we ensure that management and staff are trained according to the precise needs of the client.
- Senior management ensures client’s full satisfaction at every new site before handing over the reins to the supervisors, who continue with stringent management and control over these sites.
- Staff follows various checks for:
– Quality Purposes
– Qualification Verification
– Credit Checks
– Employment History
– Medical Checks
– Criminal Checks
– PSIRA Registration (Minimum Grade C)
– Appearance and Presentation
Human Resources
- The image that our staff project to the public and business is proof of
our careful recruitment and selection process. - All prospective candidates are carefully screened and qualifications
and work experience is verified. - All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications criteria in
terms of formal education and the necessary PSIRA qualifications.
We encourage our staff to strive for continual enhancement of their abilities
by;
– On-the-job training; and
– In-house training.
– External training by accredited institutions.
Liability Insurance
In order to cater for the unforeseeable liabilities, Gladiator has an
insurance policy covering liability to the value of R20,000,000.00
in place.